289 People Arrested In 2017 For Taking Pictures Of Women On Dubai Beaches

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1,725 people were arrested on Dubai beaches for various reasons in 2017.

289 people were apprehended for taking pictures of women without their knowledge, while a whopping 743 cases were taken against people for ‘disturbing other beachgoers’ according to a report in Gulf News.

256 people were arrested for swimming in their underwear, which is prohibited on Dubai beaches.

Beachgoers are advised by Dubai Police to look after their belongings; while theft cases are not common (just 30 were recorded in 2017) residents and tourists are urged to keep their valuables close.

Dubai Police aim to make beachgoers feel 100% comfortable at the beach, which is why patrol units are always on hand in case of emergencies.

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